Mahakumbh

February 17, 2025 2:17 PM

Over 520 million take holy dip as devotees continue to arrive at Mahakumbh

More than 520 million people have taken a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj since the start of the Mahakumbh Mela five weeks ago, making it the largest human gathering in the world. The festival, which draws millions of religious pilgrims from across India and abroad, continues to see a surge in devotees. On Monday, the 36th day of the Mahakumbh massive crowds were observed at the Prayagraj Railway Station, with authorities on high alert to manage the throngs of passengers and ensure smooth m...

January 17, 2025 2:54 PM

Prohibitory orders enforced in Prayagraj ahead of Mahakumbh events

Prayagraj authorities have imposed prohibitory orders across the district until February 28, to maintain law and order during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela and other scheduled events. The Additional Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, issued the orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The directive aims to prevent potential disruptions during the festival season and various competitive examinations. The Mahakumbh Mela, which star...

January 16, 2025 7:32 PM

Mahakumbh: UP school children to showcase artistic talent to global audience

The Mahakumbh fairground in the newly developed Mahakumbh Nagar has turned out to be a congregation ground for lakhs and crores of devotees and followers of Sanatan Dharma, with not just domestic pilgrims but also those from across the globe heading to the holy town. Bollywood artists and performers have also set up camps in the fairground to entertain and engage the huge gathering at Mahakumbh. Adding more value to the sacred event, the Yogi Adityanath government is providing a platform for s...

January 9, 2025 8:32 PM

Mahakumbh: Adani Group collaborates with ISKCON, to offer ‘Mahaprasad Seva’ to devotees

Ahead of the inauguration of Mahakumbh 2025, the Adani Group has joined hands with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) to serve meals to lakhs and crores of devotees and pilgrims arriving in Prayagraj for the Shahi Snan and Kumbh Mela. The ‘Mahaprasad Seva’ will be offered to the devotees for the entire duration of the Maha Kumbh Mela, starting from January 13. To mark the launch of the ‘Seva Hi Saadhna Hai’ initiative, the Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani met...

November 7, 2024 3:17 PM

Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh, NDRF and SDRF teams to run campaigns along with health workers

The Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up preparations to ensure a secure and successful Mahakumbh 2025, mobilizing National and State Disaster Response Forces (NDRF and SDRF) alongside healthcare teams for comprehensive emergency preparedness. Recognizing the event's scale and significance, specialized teams are also receiving training to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, aiming to safeguard the millions of devotees anticipated to attend. Hospitals in Prayagr...